Location: Schenectady, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Tue Nov 15 2022 Job Description:
SUNY Schenectady County Community College is seeking a full-time Assistant Director of Workforce Development and Community Education. The Assistant Director of Workforce Development and Community Education is a professional (unrepresented), full-time, 12-month, grant-funded position. The Assistant Director assists with the administration of two newly awarded grants for
Cannabis and Health CARES (Career, Acceleration, Retention, and Employment Support). The Assistant Director adheres to campus-wide, SUNY and professionally recognized standards, policies, procedures and practices. This position reports to the Director of Apprenticeship and Healthcare.
Responsibilities: Assist with the development and management of grants (Cannabis, Career Pathways in Healthcare), including financial information and implementation timelines for project activities
Positively contribute to the continuation of collaborative working relationships with funding agencies, expand partnerships with other SUNY colleges, community-based organizations and employers
Assist in the development and implementation of education and training programs designed to serve the needs of business and industry. Assist in the development and implementation of new courses and programming
Assist on programmatic design that facilitates sustainability of the program after the expiration of grant funding and solicit additional grant funding opportunities to enhance project goals and outcomes
Work with both Credit and Non-Credit students to assist and facilitate college admission and ongoing academic guidance to achieve the students' educational goals within the parameters established by the funding source
Assist in the development of programming between the College and other education and community agencies serving targeted populations within the College's service area. Coordinates activities tied to Cannabis and Health CARES
Assist in the development, maintenance and implementation of a marketing campaign to promote the initiatives and recruit students
Maintain currency regarding New York State funding policies and procedures for training and re-training programs and ensures efficient realization of state aid revenues from programs within area of responsibility
Represent the College and conducts outreach within the community and the region by attending meetings and networking activities
Assist in working with Division of Academic Affairs to create articulation agreements and ways to direct Workforce Development students to certificate and two-year programs
Ensure the accuracy and currency of web page information related to healthcare and apprenticeship programs
Additional programmatic/financial/administrative duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree
Demonstrated experience in a training, healthcare or social service field
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail in handling complex projects
Ability to build, sustain and nurture collaborative relationships
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Solid technology skills in desktop and web based applications
Ability to work independently and as part of a well-established team
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's preferred
Demonstrated experience in an educational environment
Experience working in a community college is preferred
Additional Information:
Special Information: VISA sponsorship is not available for this position
Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts
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